Off the Beat-en Path: Highlights from North of Boston Police Logs

A report on recent crimes and capers from North of Boston, compiled by Wicked Local editors and reporters.

A report of recent crimes and capers from North of Boston, compiled by Wicked Local editors and reporters.

Beverly, March 5

At 8:43 p.m. visible extra double lines on the roadway were reported painted during construction at Rantoul and Fayette streets; lines are causing confusion for motorists unfamiliar with the area.

Boxford – March 10

At 2:02 p.m. Vandalism reported on Spofford Road. The lock on the town’s recycling shed was broken and a window was smashed. Nothing was reported stolen.

Beverly, March 10

At 4:34 p.m., panhandling was reported on Park Street; party also was found to have a large wooden pepper shaker in his waistband. Individual warned that continued disturbance would result in arrest.

At 5:29 p.m., a party reported being scratched by a squirrel on Bow Street.

Saugus – March 11

At 5:38 p.m. a male reported four fraudulent withdrawals made from his account in Denver. The total loss was $1,960.

At 6:45 p.m. the harbormaster reported vandalism to two signs in the Vitale Landing area. An officer reported spray-paint on two "no dog" signs.

At 10:31 p.m. officers reported investigating crimes related to prostitution at the Red Roof Inn. Two females left the establishment at the request of the property management.

Boxford, March 11

At 4:04 p.m. a lost German shepherd was reported on Crooked Pond Drive. He possibly took off into the forest.

Beverly, March 12

At 11:29 a.m., a party was reported to be sleeping in the cemetery at Hale and Lothrop streets; party was sent on his way.

At 12:54 p.m., a leaf blower was reported stolen on Bow Street.

Topsfield – March 13

At 1:33 p.m. Officers conducted a well-being check on an elderly male hitchhiking on Boston Street and Ipswich Road.

Saugus – March 13

At 3:07 p.m. multiple callers reported a vehicle struck a pedestrian at Lowe’s. Officers reported loss prevention was trying to stop a shoplifter and was struck by the assailant in a vehicle. A call was placed to Melrose Police to check the address where the vehicle was registered. Melrose Police reported the vehicle arrived and will be held for Saugus to respond. An officer reported he will be returning to the Saugus station with the Melrose male voluntarily following in his vehicle. An ambulance transported patient to Mass General Hospital.

At 6:23 p.m. a caller reported an unconscious female in the Hooters restroom. An ambulance took a patient to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

At 9:43 p.m. A caller reported approximately 10 youth playing with a shopping cart in the schoolyard on First Street. They could not be located on camera. Police found them by the Melrose Common.

At 11:41 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious man in her front yard on Tremont Street. He asked if he could have a bike tire from the caller.

Marblehead, March 21

At 7:19 a.m. a caller on Elm Street reported having heard a sound around 2 a.m. and said that she had since discovered some things disturbed around the house. She asked that an officer take a look around. Officer found that cat had knocked over the litter box.

Marblehead, March 22

At 9:14 a.m. a walk-in came into station to “turn himself in,” having run a red light earlier in the day because he was in a hurry to find a bathroom. Officer issued him a verbal warning and advised him to be more careful.